Vascular Imaging

A fistulogram is a diagnostic imaging procedure that can evaluate and diagnose issues with arteriovenous fistulas. These are commonly used for hemodialysis in patients with kidney disease.  This procedure helps to identify blockages, narrowings, or other problems that may impede the effectiveness of dialysis. Understanding what to expect during and after a fistulogram can help patients feel more at ease […]

Vascular imaging, or vascular ultrasound, is a non-invasive test to evaluate blood flow and diagnose certain conditions. The Metropolitan Vascular Institute offers a few different options for vascular imaging, including the Venous Doppler and venous duplex ultrasound, which utilize high-frequency sound waves to collect detailed images of the blood vessels. Learn more about vascular imaging,

When you begin dialysis treatment, your nurse will insert a needle into a pathway called the AV fistula. When it comes to successful treatment, an AV fistula must be placed to create an access point for the machine; this access point connects an artery to a vein, pulling blood from one end and returning it

Sonography, known as ultrasound imaging, is useful across many fields of medicine. This type of imaging may be best known for the images it can capture of a growing fetus. It is also beneficial in vascular medicine and is often used as a primary diagnostic tool. At Metropolitan Vascular Institute, we use various types of